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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Commentary, Line 71: parents through Line 101: No free man needs a God.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Kinbote leaves his blinds open to give him a better view of what?
(a) Garden Avenue.
(b) The gardener.
(c) The library.
(d) The Shade's living room.

2. John Shade's daughter is how old at the beginning of Canto Three?
(a) 18.
(b) We don't know exactly, only that she's a small child.
(c) 6 months.
(d) A senior in high school.

3. Who raises John Shade during his childhood?
(a) Dr. Sutton.
(b) His mother.
(c) His father.
(d) His aunt.

4. Which of the following best describes John Shade's idea of life on earth?
(a) Meaningless and random.
(b) Sad and cold.
(c) Colorful and bright.
(d) Dark and painful.

5. Who sets up John Shade's daughter on a blind date?
(a) His secretary.
(b) Dr. Sutton.
(c) Kinbote.
(d) His aunt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Charles Kinbote thinks John Shade enjoyed more "creative freedom" during the composition of which Canto?

2. What does Kinbote want us to believe was the catalyst for John Shade's choice to set "Pale Fire" during the winter months?

3. Which of the following best describes King Alfin the Vague?

4. Where do the Shade's travel to take their minds off their daughter's death?

5. Which of the following best describes John Shade's daughter?

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